Crunchy Asian Slaw

Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Crunchy Asian Slaw is the perfect fusion of fresh ingredients and tangy dressing. Featuring a vibrant mix of red and green cabbage, crisp carrots, sweet red bell peppers, and fragrant scallions, this recipe delivers a delightful medley of textures enhanced by toasted almonds and sesame seeds. Tossed in a zesty dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, lime juice, and a hint of honey, the slaw strikes a perfect balance between savory, tangy, and lightly sweet. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile dish is an excellent side for grilled meats, a topping for tacos, or a light, refreshing lunch. Packed with nutrients, gluten-free, and undeniably flavorful, it’s a healthy crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
• 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
• 2 medium (julienned or shredded) Carrots
• 1 medium (thinly sliced) Red bell pepper
• 4 stalks (thinly sliced) Scallions (green onions)
• 0.5 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup (toasted) Slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons (toasted) Sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon (grated) Ginger
• 1 clove (minced) Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded red cabbage, green cabbage, julienned carrots, sliced red bell pepper, scallions, and chopped cilantro.

Step 2

Toast the slivered almonds and sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the prepared vegetables and toss thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Add the toasted almonds and sesame seeds to the slaw, reserving a small amount for garnish if desired. Gently mix them into the slaw.

Step 6

Transfer the slaw to a serving dish and garnish with the reserved almonds and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1125.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1104.4

Total Fat 72.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3158.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 102.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.5g	0%
Total Sugars 50.7g
Protein 32.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 505.6mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 2819.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.9%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 34.2%